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MV09 BOF

2009 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,918 mi
Last recorded190,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 190,918 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 190,918 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 184,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres balding heavy on shoulder treads

exhaust system brackets corroded

offside number plate bulb lens cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 176,206 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 176,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,008 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,640 miles

Lights on rear cycle carrier not working have removed from car.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,640 miles

Lights on rear cycle carrier not working have removed from car.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,396 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MV09 BOF is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV09 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV09 BOF registered?

MV09 BOF is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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